Hopkins is a small town of 765 in Michigan, with a median household income of $74,375
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hopkins stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hopkins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hopkins city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.2
Hopkins's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hopkins costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hopkins, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$739
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hopkins's violent crime rate is 105.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.9 /100k
Property Crime
575.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hopkins is served primarily by Hopkins Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hopkins, MI
National Avg
School District
Hopkins Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hopkins sees average highs of 30.2°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 109.0 inches of snow per year.
Hopkins's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hopkins roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,300 and median rent is $739/month.
Hopkins's violent crime rate is 105.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 575.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hopkins are operated by Hopkins Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hopkins, MI has a population of 765, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hopkins averages 30.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 109.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hopkins, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49328.
The population of Hopkins, Michigan is 765 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hopkins: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,300, median household income $74,375, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hopkins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.